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Fabio Carvalho tipped to thrive among Liverpool's superstars after starting his career in ninth tier

Spotting a talented player is no easy task. Scouts travel across the globe to unearth diamonds that could be worth millions to a club. What are the chances, then, that one will end up coming to you?

In 2011, a young Portuguese kid turned up on Clapham Common holding his mum's hand when they spotted a group of players training. He and his family had only recently arrived from his hometown of Lisbon and they hardly spoke any English but he knew enough to ask the question: 'Can I play?'

This boy's name was Fabio Carvalho.